Prelims 2014 • Paper 1 (GS) • Q.53

Prelims 2014Paper 1 (GS) • Q.53
PrelimsPaper 1 (GS)2014 • Q.53
Environment

The scientific view is that the increase in global temperature should not exceed 2°C above pre-industrial level. If the global temperature increases beyond 3°C above the pre-industrial level, what can be its possible impact/impacts on the world?

1
Terrestrial biosphere tends toward a net carbon source.
2
Widespread coral mortality will occur.
3
All the global wetlands will permanently disappear.
4
Cultivation of cereals will not be possible anywhere in the world.
2014 PrelimsPaper 1 (GS)

Syllabus Connection

General issues on Environmental ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change - that do not require subject specialization. (Prelims)

NCERT Connection

Ch.12: World Climate and Climate Change

Geography • Class 11Class 11 World Physical Geography

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